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Most Expensive Flower (and 5 More Blooms That'll Break the Bank)

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Some flowers bloom briefly, but their prices leave a lasting impact on your bank account.

The Coldest State in the U.S. Is Below Freezing on Average

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The United States has a wide range of climate zones, from the subtropical to the arctic. On the low end of the thermometer, there are plenty of options for a deep winter chill. Here, we look at a couple different ways to determine the coldest state in the U.S. — and by both definitions, there's one winner.

Are Komodo dragons' mouths deadlier than cobras' venom?

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Are Komodo dragons' mouths deadlier than cobras' venom? Learn about the deadly venom and bacteria that is released in a Komodo dragon's bite.

Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?

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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.

How Auroras Work

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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.

Fallout: What Would Happen if the Hoover Dam Broke?

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The Hoover Dam holds back 10 trillion gallons of water. That's enough to cover the entire state of Connecticut. How much damage would be done if the dam broke?

Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around

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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.

What's Inside Mount Rushmore's Not-So-Secret Chamber?

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Mount Rushmore contains a small chamber, part of an abandoned plan to preserve American history for thousands of years. HowStuffWorks steps inside.

What's the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?

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It's not just the size that differentiates a lake from a pond. The real distinctions flow much deeper.

How the Mohs Scale Ranks Hardness

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The Mohs hardness scale is used by geologists and gemologists as a way to help identify minerals using a hardness test. How does it work?

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